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Menzies appoints in the Americas

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Menzies appoints in the Americas

Menzies Aviation has made a series of senior appointments in the Americas region.

Oliver Ashton has been promoted to senior vice president, cargo Americas, while Chris Dohne becomes senior vice president, sales, commercial and business development. Arvin Nagules steps into a newly created role as senior vice president, organizational change, Americas, while Nigel Shuttleworth takes up the position of senior vice president, ground handling, North America and the Caribbean.

Oliver Ashton brings over two decades of experience in the aviation industry, including 15 years with Avianca, where he played a key role in the airline’s integration process following its mergers in Colombia and Ecuador. He joined Menzies as a consultant in 2021, serving as commercial director and cargo operations director in the LATAM region.

Pictured left to right: Oliver Ashton, Nigel Shuttleworth, Arvin Nagules and Chris Dohne

MAB Kargo gains CargoiQ certificate

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MAB Kargo gains CargoiQ certificate

Malaysian carrier MAB Kargo (also known as MAS Kargo) has gained Cargo iQ’s first certification in Malaysia following a quality audit. It reported 95% of its shipments in June this year to Cargo iQ. Cargo iQ helps members create a robust quality management framework – part of which is a methodology to plan, control, and measure the movement of shipments.

Certification is valid for three years.

American increases Latam links

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American increases Latam links

American Airlines Cargo is introducing new Boeing 787-8 seasonal service from Rio de Janeiro to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and an expanded daily service to New York JFK in its new winter widebody schedule.

It is also increasing flights from São Paulo and Buenos Aires to its hub at Miami to up to three times daily.

Overall, the carrier is adding nearly 200 roundtrip widebody departures out of Latin America compared to the previous winter season.

American is also launching inaugural service from Brisbane Airport to Dallas, the longest non-stop flight in the carrier’s network. There is also a service from Tokyo-Haneda to New York JFK, launched in summer. Both routes will operate with Boeing 787-9 aircraft.

The carrier will also roll out increased frequencies compared to the previous winter season with daily service from Shanghai Pudong to Dallas for the full period and an earlier start for Auckland International Airport to Los Angeles, at the beginning of December. Transpacific routes see an increase of more than 150 roundtrip widebody flights compared to the previous winter season.

On Transatlantic network American will operate daily from Philadelphia to Barcelona for the entire season and will continue to operate more widebody departures from London Heathrow than any other US airline.

Vice president of commercial for American Airlines Cargo, Roger Samways, said: “We are excited about connecting Dallas and Rio with new, non-stop service and expanding our reach across the Pacific to Brisbane. This winter schedule enables us to further connect freight across five continents as we focus on maximizing our network to meet the global needs of the industry.”

Swiss rekindles Bulgaria partnership with Globe Air

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Swiss rekindles Bulgaria partnership with Globe Air

Swiss WorldCargo has resumed its partnership with GSA, Globe Air Cargo Bulgaria. The partnership dates back to 2008, and has now been re-awakened with an additional team member at ECS-owned Globe Air, who will work closely with the carrier. The GSSA will carry out sales, booking, messaging, operational supervision, post-flight activities and claims.

Swiss WorldCargo operates an A220 between Zurich and Sofia, offering Bulgarian forwarders connections across Europe, North and South America, and the Far East. It specialises in high-value, care-intensive and temperature-sensitive cargo  such as valuables, perishables, and pharmaceuticals, alongside its X-Presso transportation solution.

Hactl to handle MSC-Air freighters

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Hactl to handle MSC-Air freighters

Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Ltd (Hactl) has secured the handling contract for MSC-Air’s B777 freighters, flying three times weekly from its Milan base.

The B777 freighters, owned by container shipping line MSC, first appeared in Hong Kong in December 2022,. Then in August 2023, MSC acquired a majority stake in Italian carrier AlisCargo Airlines, which had previously operated up to 20 B777 “preighters” per month into Hong Kong during COVID. These flights were also handled by Hactl, which provided cargo terminal handling and documentation services.

Earlier in 2024, MSC acquired the remaining shares in AlisCargo Airlines, and re-commenced operations into Hong Kong in July, using its own B777Fs on AlisCargo Airlines’ Air Operators Certificate (AOC). The new flights were once again handled by Hactl, which now added ramp handling to create a one-stop-shop service for the freighter operator.

MSC Air Cargo’s fleet of five B777Fs also serves Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Miami, Mexico City, Quito, Xiamen, Seoul and Karaganda.

CSafe unveils flask of the future

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CSafe unveils flask of the future

Cold chain specialist CSafe has launched a CGT Ultra D – a multi-use, dry ice dewar (vacuum flask) for advanced therapy medicinal products that maintains temperatures below -70C for over 37 days.

The product is being unveiled at Meeting on the Mesa cell and  gene industry conference in Phoenix, Arizona, on October 7-9. Attendees are also invited to an exclusive preview of an upcoming product, the single-use, liquid nitrogen CGT Cryo S.

CSafe says the launch of the CGT Ultra D and CGT Cryo S are a milestone in completing CSafe’s comprehensive suite of dewars. They are equipped with TracSafe RLT data loggers, which provide real-time GPS location and conditional data via CSafe Connect, CSafe’s cloud-based portal.

Earlier this year, CSafe launched the CGT Cryo M, a liquid nitrogen, multi-use dewar, available in 4 and 10 liter versions, that maintains temperatures below -150C for over 10 days.

Vienna gains Li-batt certificate

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Vienna gains Li-batt certificate

Vienna International Airport has gained IATA CEIV certification for lithium batteries. Certification is a globally recognized program that ensures that companies meet the highest standards of safety and quality through training, process controls and regular audits.

Joint chief executive and chief operating officer of Flughafen Wien, Julian Jäger, commented: “The IATA certification once again confirms our position as a reliable and secure cargo hub in Europe… This is an important step for Vienna Airport and a strong signal to the market. At a time when the demand for lithium batteries is growing rapidly, it is crucial that we as a cargo hub ensure that these products are handled safely and efficiently.”

Swissport opens lounge for petsetters in Jo’Burg

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Swissport opens lounge for petsetters in Jo’Burg

Swissport has opened a dedicated area for unaccompanied pets at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport in South Africa. Away from the bustle of the general air cargo warehouse it offers a calm environment, with water service, air –conditioning, and calming music.

It also features a dedicated acceptance area for the checking of the animals and their travel documentation, complemented by two separate rooms for pets waiting for their flight, their owner, or a specialized animal handling agent.

The Swissport Pet Lounge is managed by a dedicated team trained to handle animals and complies with IATA’s Live Animals Regulations.

Qatar launches Doha-Toronto route

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Qatar launches Doha-Toronto route

Qatar Airways will launch a new service to Toronto Pearson International Airport from December 11. There will be three weekly non-stop flights from Hamad International Airport in Doha, operated by Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. It is Qatar 14th gateway to the Americas and its second in Canada, alongside Montréal.

Martinair founder dies

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Martinair founder dies

Martinair founder and former chief executive, Martin Schröder died on 2 October, at the age of 93.

He founded  Martin’s Air Charter, a modest airline in 1958 which quickly grew into Martinair and became a key player in the cargo and passenger market. He also paved the way for the carrier’s close cooperation with KLM and, eventually Air France, to form Air France KLM Martinair Cargo.

Air France KLM Cargo executive vice-president and managing director Martinair, Adriaan den Heijer said: “Martin Schröder will be remembered as a man who pursued his dreams with passion and perseverance. His name will remain closely linked to aviation in the Netherlands and beyond. His vision, courage and innovative spirit will continue to inspire us all. Our thoughts are with his wife Tineke, their children and grandchildren, and the rest of his family.”

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